Politics

NHS faces 'more challenging' winter after summer of heatwaves, Yvette Cooper warns

The NHS faces a "more challenging" winter than normal after this summer's record-breaking heat, the health secretary has warned.
No police action against wife of PM's adviser over Palestine Action post

Police have said no further action will be taken against Sarah Helm, author and wife of Andy Burnham's national security adviser, after she was accused of supporting the banned protest group Palestine Action.
Heathrow expansion would boost growth, chancellor says

Chancellor John Healey has shown support for expanding Heathrow Airport after Prime Minister Andy Burnham refused to back plans for a third runway.
UK to ban three types of extreme pornography from next month

A ban on pornography depicting strangulation and incestuous relationships - as well as someone pretending to be a child under 16 - will come into effect next month.
Bank shares fall as tax on lenders expected in budget

Major UK banks have seen their share prices fall after reports the chancellor is set to raise tax on lenders in the budget.

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